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Common warning signs Flammable materialAll laboratories and cupboards that containflammable material should be marked withthis pictogram. Gas cylindersAll laboratories that contain a gas cylindershould be marked with this sign. Potentially explosive atmosphereWork according to fire protection routines.Contact your fire protection responsibleperson for information. Liquid nitrogenAll laboratories t

https://www.kc.lu.se/en/employee/general-safety-regulations/7-signs-and-symbols/73-warning-signs - 2026-06-19

Mandatory signs are circular in shape. White symbol on a blue background. Usually accompanied by an explanatory text. Examples are listed below.Mandatory signDescription  Eye protection must be worn. Hearing protection must be worn. Respiratory protection must be worn. Face protection must be worn. Protective clothing must be worn. Fire door - Keep closed. Secure gas cylinders of all sizes,whether

https://www.kc.lu.se/en/employee/general-safety-regulations/7-signs-and-symbols/74-mandatory-signs - 2026-06-19

Emergency signs are rectangular or square. White symbol on a green background. Examples are listed below.Emergency signsDescription Location of an eyewash/shower. Location of first aid kit. Location of emergency shower. Show direction of escape route. Location of a defibrillator.

https://www.kc.lu.se/en/employee/general-safety-regulations/7-signs-and-symbols/75-emergency-signs - 2026-06-19

Fire safety signs are rectangular or square. White symbol on a red background. Examples are listed below.Fire safety signDescription Location of fire extinguisher. Location of fire hose / hydrant. Location of button for evacuation alarm. Fire Equipment, sometimes specified with text.

https://www.kc.lu.se/en/employee/general-safety-regulations/7-signs-and-symbols/76-fire-safety-signs - 2026-06-19

At Lund University and Kemicentrum, we are committed to minimizing our environmental impact while ensuring the safety of our co-workers. Proper waste sorting plays an important role in achieving these goals. To support your efforts, all waste handling services are provided free of charge.Hazardous waste is managed by SYSAV Industri AB, and there are specific rules to follow for proper waste dispos

https://www.kc.lu.se/en/employee/general-safety-regulations/8-waste-handling - 2026-06-19

All organic solvent waste should be separated into:Halogenated wasteNon-halogenated wasteNote that the organic solvent waste category excludes ethers. For details regarding the disposal of ethers, see section 8.2 Chemical Waste. Additionally, oil is categorized as chemical waste and must be stored in sealed, leak-proof containers. For more information on handling oil waste, see section 8.2 Chemica

https://www.kc.lu.se/en/employee/general-safety-regulations/8-waste-handling/81-organic-solvent-waste - 2026-06-19

All chemicals must be handled in accordance with the Safety Data Sheet (SDS). The details regarding disposal considerations and waste treatment methods are described in Section 13 of the SDS.Basic principles for disposing of chemicals into the sewage systemAll chemicals must be handled according to the information provided in Section 13 of the safety data sheet. Only when the safety data sheet exp

https://www.kc.lu.se/en/employee/general-safety-regulations/8-waste-handling/82-chemical-waste - 2026-06-19

Radioactive waste is categorized into low-level radioactive waste, mediumlevel radioactive waste, high-level radioactive waste, and liquid scintillation solution.When handling radioactive waste, it is essential to follow the rules set by the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority (SSM) as well as the local regulations set by Lund University.Quality handbook for radioactive wasteThere must be a quality

https://www.kc.lu.se/en/employee/general-safety-regulations/8-waste-handling/83-radioactive-waste - 2026-06-19

This category includes:Liquid infectious/microbiological waste, such as:Human bodily fluids (blood/urine, excluding tissue).Microorganisms in risk class 1 (cell culture waste classified as minimal risk).Microorganisms in risk classes 2 and 3*.Genetically Modified Microorganism (GMM) waste and also genetically modified cell cultures.Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) plants*.Low-level radioactive

https://www.kc.lu.se/en/employee/general-safety-regulations/8-waste-handling/84-infectious-and-sharppointed-waste - 2026-06-19

This category includes sharp / pointed waste such as disposable needles, scalpels, and razor blades that have been contaminated with chemicals labeled with either flammable, corrosive, or toxic pictograms.Always place the waste in a packaging that cannot be penetrated, such as a plastic or glass container. Treat this waste as chemical waste.If the waste is both infectious and sharp/pointed, follow

https://www.kc.lu.se/en/employee/general-safety-regulations/8-waste-handling/85-sharppointed-waste - 2026-06-19

Place broken, clean, and disposable glass items into the brown cardboard box labeled “Glasavfall” (Glass waste). When the box is full, ensure it is securely closed, and check that no glass has punctured the box. The glass waste box will be picked up at your local recycling station. Note! Broken laboratory glass that are contaminated with chemicals must be placed in a box or package that cannot be

https://www.kc.lu.se/en/employee/general-safety-regulations/8-waste-handling/86-glass-waste - 2026-06-19

All other waste is categorized as non-hazardous waste and is collected at recycling stations located at several places at Kemicentrum. Alternatively, it can be deposited at the janitors office.Please note that paper wastebaskets in offices and labs are not emptied by the janitors. It is the responsibility of the personnel working in the area to handle this task.Collected at recycling stations at t

https://www.kc.lu.se/en/employee/general-safety-regulations/8-waste-handling/87-other-waste - 2026-06-19

It is vital to carefully evaluate the potential consequences of power and/or ventilation failures, as well as water outages, when conducting risk assessments for laboratory work or experiments.Plan of action for power and/or ventilation failurePlan of action for water outagePlan of action for emergency evacuations

https://www.kc.lu.se/en/employee/general-safety-regulations/9-plans-action - 2026-06-19

When conducting risk assessments for laboratory work or experiments, it is crucial to carefully consider the potential consequences of power and/or ventilation failure. Power failureRisk assessment: Power outage will directly lead to loss of ventilation.This will trigger the evacuation alarm in building 1 and 3. When conducting risk assessments, it is crucial to carefully evaluate and consider the

https://www.kc.lu.se/en/employee/general-safety-regulations/9-plans-action/91-plan-action-power-andor-ventilation-failure - 2026-06-19

ClimBEco has a number of strategic collaborations within Lund University, nationally and internationally. The School of Integrated Climate and Earth System SciencesUniversity of Hamburg, GermanyThe collaboration between ClimBEco and the School of Integrated Climage and Earth System Sciences (SICSS) began in 2024 and is continuing to develop. Our respective research environments are both leading in

https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/research/research-schools/climbeco-graduate-research-school/climbeco-collaborations - 2026-06-19

Welcome to the inauguration dinner on 27 May. Please register below. Status message Sorry...This form is closed to new submissions. Leave this field blank

https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/form/department-earth-and-environmental-sciences-inauguration - 2026-06-19

The application period for the 2026-2028 ClimBEco programme is closed. ClimBEco accepts applications annually from December until March for the programme beginning the following autumn. Who can apply?Up to 20 PhD students can be admitted to the graduate research school every year. ClimBEco is open to currently enrolled PhD students at Lund University, the University of Gothenburg or Chalmers Unive

https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/research/research-schools/climbeco-graduate-research-school/climbeco-application - 2026-06-19

27 August 2026 08:30 to 15:30 | Seminar In times of accelerating biodiversity loss and the looming risk of ecosystem collapse emerge as direct threats to national security, food systems, and global stability - societies are confronted with an urgent dilemma: how to respond immediately to escalating crises while also building long-term resilience for a rapidly changing future. Recent assessments by

https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/calendar/grand-seminar-natures-alarms-connecting-biodiversity-loss-preparedness-and-societal-safety - 2026-06-19

Here is a list of our most recent annual meetings within the ClimBEco graduate research school. ClimBEco winter meeting 2026PhD presentations and workshop on the dynamics of air pollution, climate and healthDate: 14-15 JanuaryVenue: Grand Hotel, LundClimBEco winter meeting 2026 programme (PDF 235 kb, new tab)ClimBEco autumn meeting 2025ClimBEco retreat with SICSS research schoolDate: 15-17 Septemb

https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/climbeco-annual-meetings/past-annual-meetings - 2026-06-19

Please fill in the registration form below by 25 June. Any questions or thoughts can be communicated to cheryl [dot] sjostrom [at] mgeo [dot] lu [dot] se.  Name (required) Email (required) Mobile number This is needed for administering train tickets to and from Halmstad in the Skånetrafiken app. International numbers should include country code, otherwise submit as one long number, eg +46761129670

https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/form/registration-climbeco-autumn-meeting-2026 - 2026-06-19